Know how to use ICT to create an organisation chart
Appreciate how different types of organisation structure affect communication within a business
Starter (5 minutes)
Using Google Images find an example of a hierarchical organisation chart
Key Terms (10 minutes)
Hierarchy - the layers of responsibility and seniority in an organisation
Centralised structure - where decisions are made by head office
Decentralised structure - where decisions are shared throughout different departments
Hierarchical structure - has many layers and is usually displayed in the form of a pyramid
Chain of command - the lines of authority and responsibility in an organisation which show who is responsible for what and to whom
Flat structure - a structure where employees have a greater degree of equal value and authority
Matrix structure - where there are many different levels of responsibility
Activity (5 Minutes)
Look at the organisation charts below - they are both examples of organisation charts for a small business - see who each person reports to. The chain of command is clear
Both of these organisations are flat organisations where the lines of communication are short and they can easily adapt to change.
Look at the organisation below
This is a TALL organisation chart with many layers and despite only having 10 staff there is a long route of communication to get to the top and change is a very slow progress.
Task (35 minutes)
The school has a heirachical structure
This means that each layer has a clearly defined role and that career progression is clear within departments and the organisation.
Communication takes place up and down the hierarchy
Draw an organisation chart for the school - by hand or online (try chart genie - you can get a free 7 day trial and you DON'T need to confirm an email!)
Plenary (5 minutes)
Discuss the different types of organisation with a friend - which do you think works best?
Business Communication Tools - Organisation Charts
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Lesson Objectives
Starter (5 minutes)
Using Google Images find an example of a hierarchical organisation chartKey Terms (10 minutes)
Hierarchy - the layers of responsibility and seniority in an organisationCentralised structure - where decisions are made by head office
Decentralised structure - where decisions are shared throughout different departments
Hierarchical structure - has many layers and is usually displayed in the form of a pyramid
Chain of command - the lines of authority and responsibility in an organisation which show who is responsible for what and to whom
Flat structure - a structure where employees have a greater degree of equal value and authority
Matrix structure - where there are many different levels of responsibility
Activity (5 Minutes)
Look at the organisation charts below - they are both examples of organisation charts for a small business - see who each person reports to. The chain of command is clearLook at the organisation below
This is a TALL organisation chart with many layers and despite only having 10 staff there is a long route of communication to get to the top and change is a very slow progress.
Task (35 minutes)
The school has a heirachical structureThis means that each layer has a clearly defined role and that career progression is clear within departments and the organisation.
Communication takes place up and down the hierarchy
Draw an organisation chart for the school - by hand or online (try chart genie - you can get a free 7 day trial and you DON'T need to confirm an email!)
Plenary (5 minutes)
Discuss the different types of organisation with a friend - which do you think works best?